Second Wave of Mass, Forced Deportations from Bessarabia - 65th Anniversary

INTRODUCTION

On 5 July 2014, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title Second Wave of Mass, Forced Deportations from Bessarabia - 65th Anniversary. The issue comprises one stamp, with an associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Vitaliu Pogolşa. The printing was performed by Nova Imprim, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

The Soviet deportations from Bessarabia were part of Joseph Stalin's policy of political repression. The deported were typically moved to so-called 'special settlements' (спецпоселения). Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: July 5, 2014 Michel Catalogue Number: 875 Artist/Designer: Vitaliu Pogolşa Printer: Nova Imprim, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 875 | Monument «Train of Pain», Chișinău. Sculptor: Iurie Platon	Monument «Train of Pain», Chișinău. Sculptor: Iurie Platon Michel Catalogue No: 875 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50 Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm Face Value: 1.75 Lei Quantity Printed: 100,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 875 FDC | Deportees at a Railway Station

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